Village Meetings
Village of Big Falls
Notice of Public Hearing
Thursday November 14, 2024, 6:30 p.m.
Village Hall, 220 S. Main St., Big Falls, WI
A Public Hearing on the proposed budget for 2025 for the Village of Big Falls will be Thursday November 14, 2024 at 6:30 at the Village Hall
VILLAGE OF BIG FALLS - PROPOSED 2025 BUDGET
REVENUES
Taxes: $ 12,528
Intergovernmental Revenues $ 66,351
Misc. Revenues $ 17,055
Cash Balance Applied $ 8,000
Total$ 103,934
EXPENDITURES
General Government $ 26,834
Public Safety $ 5,000
Health & Insurance $ 8,100
General Building $ 5,800
Other Capital Outlay $ 32,900
Highway & Street $ 18,200
Park & Rec $ 7,000
Garbage & Recycling $ 100
$ 103,934
Agenda for Next Meeting
Agenda
Village of Big Falls Regular Meeting
Thursday, November 14, 2024, 6:30 p.m.
Village Hall, 220 S. Main St., Big Falls, WI
This meeting and all other meetings of the Village Board are open to the public. Proper notice has been posted in accordance with Wisconsin Statutes so the citizenry may be aware of the time, place and agenda of this meeting The Village Board asks that all participants of this meeting silence their cell phones until after the meeting had adjourned.
1. Call to order – Village President
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approve agenda
4. Approve minutes October 10, 2024 Regular Meeting
5. Resident’s /Guest’s questions/concerns – The Village Board is allowing 10 minutes for questions and concerns at this time; however, no action will be taken on any items brought before the board unless it has been previously placed on the agenda.
6. Old Business
A. Village Land for Sale
B. New Easement for cell tower
C. Christmas Street Lights
D. Approve Service agreement with the County
7. New Business
A. Insurance review
B. Approve Budget for 2025
C. Approve Election Workers for 2025
D. Approve Contract for Clintonville Area Ambulance
E. Approve Contract for North West First Responders
8. Reports
A. Presidents – resident’s calls and concerns, meetings attended
B. Trustees – resident’s calls and concerns
C. Clerk/Treasurer’s Report – Correspondences, election results, and fire dept report
1. Financials
2. Pay Bills
9. Adjourn
President, Village of Big Falls - -715-754-2907
Ken Norton
If special accommodations are necessary for your attendance at this meeting, please contact the Village of Big Falls Clerk’s Office at 715-754-2907 prior to the meeting to make arrangements. The Village of Big Falls is an equal opportunity provider.
Village of Big Falls Meeting Minutes
August 8th 2024 6:30
REGULAR MEETING
Members Present: Karin Lyste, Ken Norton, Chris Wargin and also present Clerk Amy Bazile
Absent:
Residents and Guests Present: Wayne Brown
Call to Order: Ken Norton called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance: Pledge was recited by all in attendance.
Approve Agenda: Karin made a motion to approve agenda for August 2024. Seconded by Chris. Motion carried.
Approve Minutes: Karin made a motioned to approve July meeting minutes. Seconded by Chris. Motion carried.
Resident / Guests comments: Wayne mentioned that Karen Christian would like the village to look at the tree in front of her place this is on Village property. There is a branch on her roof.
OLD BUSINESS:
A. Village Land for Sale: The board received one sealed bid for the land for sale. The bid was opened. Ken made a motion to accept the bid from Dave Eisele. Seconded by Chris. Motion carried.
Amy will contact Dave to let him know bid was accepted and he should have the survey completed.
B. Public Events in the Village: Amy shared with the board a revised draft of guidelines and an application for large public events in the Village. Board members will review and guidelines will be approved next month.
C. Security system for the Village Hall: The board discussed who would be responsible for monitoring the system. Chris and Karin will work on getting it set up and Karin will monitor.
NEW BUSINESS:
None
President’s report: Ken shared with the board that he talked to Pat Klingbeil about brushing out Mill Pond Ln and checking the other streets.
Trustee’s report. Chris shared information with the board about working on the trimming on the edges of town and around the guard rails. Karin shared that a resident is concerned about the blacktop that is breaking up by the sidewalks. She also mentioned that she found some new holiday decorations for the street poles. Ken made a motion to approve the purchase of 9 new holiday lights for up to $125 ea. Seconded by Chris. Motion carried.
Clerk/Treasures’ report: Amy shared information about the 2 new tables for the Village, information on upcoming election, and the monthly fire dept report.
Financials: The Financials were submitted by Amy Bazile
Payment of bills: Karin made a motion to pay the bills as presented. Seconded by Chris. Motion carried.
Adjourn: Ken made a motion to adjourn meeting at 7:14 pm. Seconded by Chris. Motion carried.
The date of the next regular meeting will be Thursday September 12th, 2024.
Respectfully submitted
Amy Bazile, Clerk/ Treasurer